Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Bending Sticks - Artist Patrick Dougherty will spearhead a collaborative community project to build a major work of art on the campus of Wilson College in October of 2015. This event will be a month-long installation and will involve numerous volunteers from the region. Look for more information about Mr. Dougherty in the coming months, but for now, check out his website to learn more about him and his work. http://www.stickwork.net/

From Linda Boeckman:

As the new Director of Career
Development I welcome you to be a part of the office.I am here to assist our students move into
their next step in life, following their career path. There are many ways you
can join the team.

Allow a student to serve
as intern or job shadow you

Give a campus
presentation

Help with mock interviews

Refer employers to the
career office

Send job openings to the
career office

Provide information to
our students about areas where they might be thinking about moving

Sponsor or assist in
finding funds for the Internship Gift program

Sponsor or assist in
finding funds forcareer events on
campus such as etiquette dinners

I am also available to provide career guidance for alumnae/i
as well.I look forward to the
opportunity to meet and work with many of you.

The Migrant Children Tutoring Program hosted by Wilson College is looking for tutors for the spring semester. Volunteer hours are 3:45—5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, in Warfield 09 and 10. For more information and to volunteer, contact Lynn Newman, associate professor of education, at lynn.newman@wilson.edu.

Check out the Aunt Sarah tab on this page to learn more about the Aunt Sarah program!

Want to help out at the Fulton Farm? If you are curious about what goes on at the farm, consider volunteering! Every week, volunteers are welcome to help on the farm anytime between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. Mondays or 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Volunteers help with a variety of work in the field. No experience necessary…come learn! If you are interested or have questions please contact: Sarah Bay- F ulton Farm Manager, Sarah.bay@wilson.edu, 717-709-1995. If the scheduled volunteer hours do not fit into your schedule,but you are still interested in volunteering, please contact Sarah to work something out.

At Wilson College you have the unique opportunity to inherit a new relative by participating in the Aunt Sarah Program, named in honor of our namesake Sarah Wilson. Alumnae/i volunteer as “Aunts” and students sign up to be “nieces or nephews.”

Aunt Sarah’s will be in contact with their niece/nephew each month through letter/email or an occasional package to brighten the trips to the mailbox and provide encouragement.

For decades students have enjoyed developing a relationship with their Aunt Sarah, learning about shared memories/traditions, as well as, career and other personal life adventures. For alumnae/i, it is an opportunity to remain connected to campus life and give back in a personal way that perhaps someone did for them.

Traditionally, Aunt Sarah was a secret connection with hints and clues to discover identities. However, over the years with new technology, many decide to email, text, Facetime, Skype or even meet face to face for ongoing interaction. There still remain secret connections with packages and letters going back and forth utilizing staff in the Alumnae House.

This program is meant to be interactive and as the saying goes, you get out what you put in. Some of the pairings last a semester, some through commencement and others last a lifetime. It’s not about expense, it is about meaningful connection.

Did you know....I keep a small "stash" of small gifts or gift cards which allows me to be responsive if I learn of a student who is having a rough time or even deserves a congrats of some kind. Faculty or staff give me a heads up on occasion and with your help, I fill a need. If being paired is too much a commitment or you would like to just do something extra. I accept goodies on behalf of my private stash ... I sign from Aunt Sarah. Thank you. -Mb

Click on the file below to review newly drafted guidelines regarding the Aunt Sarah Program - based on the questions from the last two years. If you are a returning AUNT and have not yet indicated if you are remaining in the program and which student(s) you are keeping, please email Marybeth Famulare, Director of Alumnae/i Relations, at marybeth.famulare@wilson.edu If you prefer not to continue at this time, that is important for me to know as well. If you would like to be an AUNT - sign up at /alumnae/news-events/index.aspx

New applications from students are pouring in. Spread the word! Be an Aunt Sarah!